After the Scudetto for Ruotolo’s Under 18 team, the title of vice-champions for Sbravati’s boys and the staff. A medal of merit for the entire youth sector and the academy. “Guys, sometimes you win even when you lose…Never give up! Thanks and congratulations!” the tweet that president Zangrillo published at the end of the exciting final. A lesson in sportsmanship also from the coach: “Congratulations to Roma”. The delegation left the Marche to return to Liguria where it is expected in the afternoon. Thus ends, in terms of competitive commitments, a historic year sealed by a scudetto, two finals and 4 placings among the 4 best in Italy in the relevant groups.
“Sometimes you win even when you lose”… – A few hours later, the pride of a season like this emerges, rebounding from first place in the regular season to the final stage of the play-offs, compared to the disappointment of the result after another excellent performance. Consoli’s goal. The posts at the start of the second half by Brizzolari and Mandirola. The comeback in recovery. After a night of thoughts, the next day the scent of the feat remains in the air, celebrated in this way by the coach Jacopo Sbravati. Words to be carved in stone: “There is a lot of regret for the boys who played in an extraordinary way, with a strong heart and team spirit. They have demonstrated that they are true Genoans and I would like to thank them publicly for the emotions they have made me experience in these two years. I will always carry them with me. I will remember their eyes after the defeat, this is also how we grow and it applies to everyone. I tell them to be proud of what they have done, to continue with this desire, this passion and this humility. They are a strong group and the club knows it can count on them. Congratulations to Roma for the victory.”
